iris plant id needed

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  1. hanna

    hanna Active Member 10 Years

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    iris just bloomed - one blossom-blossom last about one day, the plant has been kept indoors over the winter, plant was a pass-along- I would like to know name, and if it's hardy for zone 7 - I have seen this plant outdoors in S-California.
     

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    David in L A Active Member 10 Years

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    Neomarica gracilis?
     
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    hanna Active Member 10 Years

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    David in L A: thanks for the correct plant id. I found plant care info on davesgarden.com
     
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    Wow. Stunning!
     
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    Great ID. The Neomaricas do nicely in central-southern Florida. Maybe a bit too nicely. I may need to break up a 2-year-old clump already.
     
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    hanna Active Member 10 Years

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    Other than blue/white are there different colors available?
     
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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Chris, Dave: thanks for the links, the other species are beautiful too.
    If I can trade, how would I package plant for mailing? Any idea?
     
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    Neomarica are readily available in Florida. I suppose you'd take a plant, wash the dirt off the roots, cut leaves, package in loose peat or other packing material, and send in a box. Paying attention to restrictions on shipping plants.
     
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